Iran-Europe Relations

Extradition treaty with Belgium to be discussed in Iran parl.

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – An extradition treaty between Iran and Belgium has been approved by Iran's Council of Ministers (Cabinet) and has been transferred to the Parliament to discuss it.

EU’s imports of goods from Iran records 37% growth this year

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Eurostat said in its latest report that Europe’s import of products from Iran in the first four months of this year(from Jan. to Apr.) registered a 37 percent hike as compared to the same period of last year.

EU reacts to Iran's seizure of Greek ships

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – An EU spokesman reacted to the seizure of two Greek oil tankers in Persian Gulf waters on Sunday.

Iran's Bagheri Kani holds meetings with EU's Mora, E3 Sun.

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – Iran's chief negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani held meetings with EU envoy Enrique Mora and the lead negotiators of the European troika at Vienna's Coburg Hotel as part of the 8th round of the consultations in the Austrian capital.

Iran's Bagheri Kani holds meeting with Mora, E3 envoys

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s top negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani met and held talks with deputy EU foreign policy chief Enrique Mora and the representatives of the three parties to the JCPOA in continuation of intensive diplomatic Vienna talks.

80% of Iran's demands are included in Vienna draft: EU source

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – A European source has reportedly claimed that during the last two rounds of talks between Iran and the P4 + 1, the Iranian team submitted new written proposals, about 80% of which were included in the existing draft.

Iran, EU agricultural officials meet to discuss cooperation

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Officials with the Ministry of Jihad-e-Agriculture of Iran held a meeting with a visiting European union’s delegation in Tehran on Monday morning to discuss cooperation in the agricultural field.

Iran's exports to EU increase by 14% in 1st three quarters

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Iran's exports to the European Union in the first nine months of 2021 compared to the same period last year increased by 14%, Tehran Chamber of Commerce said on Saturday.

Pres. Raeisi to UK envoy:

Iran seeks engagement with all countries based on respect

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi said Sunday that Iran seeks relations and engagement with all countries based on mutual respect.

Ireland says ready to take necessary actions to revive JCPOA

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Ireland's foreign minister has said that his country is ready to take any action necessary to revive and maintain the nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA.

Iran, Spain FMs discuss ties, Afghanistan, Iran-EU relations

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian met with his Spanish counterpart José Manuel Albares on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Wednesday to discuss Iran's ties with Europe, Afghanistan and bilateral ties.

Iran, Luxembourg FMs discuss JCPOA, ties in New York

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met with his Luxembourgish counterpart Jean Asselborn on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday to discuss bilateral ties as well as the JCPOA.

Iran, UK FMs discuss Vienna talks, ties, Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held a phone conversation with the UK foreign secretary Dominic Raab on Monday during which they discussed various issues in Tehran-London bilateral relations.

President Raeisi:

Unconstructive approach at IAEA to disrupt negotiations

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – President Raeisi has held a phone call with Charles Michel, the President of the European Council during which he said that Iran wants to develop relations with European countries.

FM Zarif meet his his Irish counterpart in Dublin

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who arrived in Dublin on Wednesday, met with his Irish counterpart to discuss the expansion of bilateral relations.

Iran urges preparing Tehran-Rome ties to enter new era

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Iranian FM Zarif called for getting the required preparations to enter a new era in Tehran-Rome ties.

Europe must use INSTEX to revive foreign trade with Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – Chairman of the Board of Directors at the Federal Association for Economy (BWA) called on Germany, France, and other participating EU member states to revive trade with the Islamic Republic of Iran using INSTEX facilities.

Cross-border sanctions should not impact Iran-Europe ties

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – Director General of Western Europe of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran said the foundations of Iran-Europe trade relations should not be affected by cross-border sanctions.

JCPOA survival bound to end of US economic terrorism: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani says the preservation of the nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, entails the US move to end its economic terrorism against the Iranian nation.

Biden says US is ready to re-engage within P5+1 on JCPOA

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Speaking at Munich Security Conference, US President Joe Biden said that the United States is ready to re-engage within the P5+1 on Iran's nuclear program.

West obliged to lift anti-Iran sanctions immediately: Leader

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said Western countries are obliged to immediately put an end to vicious sanctions against the Iranian nation.

Iran's exports to top five European destinations up 7%

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Iran's exports to five top European destinations amounted to €493.7 million during the January-October 2020, indicating a 7% growth compared with the similar period of last year.

Briefing on Iran’s daily developments

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran’s developments in the past 24 hours.

EU FMs not to set preconditions for JCPOA revival: report

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – EU foreign ministers have agreed not to set fresh preconditions on the revival of the Iran nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, the Guardian newspaper claimed Monday.

Germany stresses JCPOA salvage

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas on Monday urged Iran to take the opportunity to save the 2015 nuclear deal, but he did not mention the European parties’ failure to fulfill their commitments under the deal.

Boosting bilateral trade, main goal of Iran-EU Business Forum

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – Adviser to the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) for Trade Contracts and Intl. Affairs said that increasing trade and economic interactions is the main objective behind organizing Iran-EU Business Forum.

Iran, Norway stress expansion of academic relations

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – The Vice Chancellor for International Affairs of Islamic Azad University and the Norwegian Ambassador to Iran conferred on boosting bilateral scientific relations.

Araghchi stresses on Portugal role in Iran-Europe relations

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister expressed hope that Portugal could play an active role in the relations of Iran and Europe when it takes over the presidency of the EU in 2021.

Zarif tells Europe not sacrifice independence for US bullying

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called on the European countries not to sacrifice their independence in the face of the US' hawkish policies.